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Software Updates
A narrated article allows the reader to multi-task while remaining engaged with the article content. Wash dishes. Walk the dog. Listen on the train. In a society devoid of available time narration allows readers to catch-up to their favourite magazine or newspaper while on the go.
With the goal of extending the capabilities of the time-sensitive nature of certain publications we have implemented an automation tool which allows our users to selectively define the date and time at which the activation and de-activation of a publication occurs.
We have recently began the process of moving our entire platform to the cloud. We have long been hosting our Digital Edition solution in the cloud but are now migrating the rest of our platform as well.
Earlier this year, we discussed our reasoning for the various ‘viewers’ which we have implemented over time. Our use of the term ‘viewer’ is intended to describe the graphical interface that is displayed when an end-user accesses one of our Flip Page publications. These include, but are not limited to, the HTML viewer, the Flash viewer and the most recent release the HTML5 viewer.
As digital content strategies shift, so must the ways that we record and analyze readership. If you haven’t noticed already, Flip Page has introduced a new section of reports in the Thermostats analytics called “Active Users.”
HTML5 viewer with cover thumbnail appearing during loading sequence.
The HTML5 viewer now displays a large thumbnail image of the cover of the publication during the loading sequence. The intention of the cover thumbnail display is to provide deeper brand recognition and awareness for readers accessing content.
In the event that a publication logo or issue has been uploaded to display during the loading sequence the cover thumbnail will display above the custom logo while loading.
The cover thumbnail displays at 320 pixels wide for easy viewing on both desktop and mobile. Publishers are not required to enable this feature in their dashboard. It is available without further intervention.
There are a number of instances where our system will send an outbound automated message via email.
For example, each time a new issue of a publication is activated we generate an email with all of the vital details related to that publication including URL's, embeddable code, and links to other information and send it to the default email address for that account.
We have improved the digital reading experience for your audience!
Flip Page Publishing has launched a new tutorial designed to walk readers through the various features and functions of your HTML 5 digital edition.*
Interested in finding out how Unify can unite your marketing and sales processes? We would be too.
Our new feature 'Zuul' is aptly named after the demi-god which took over Sigourney Weaver's mind and body in the 80's classic film 'Ghostbusters'. Zuul referenced itself as 'The Gatekeeper' and that description is a befitting title for our new release.
This new feature empowers the publisher to serve as Zuul by erecting a virtual gate around their readers online experience. Readers are able to access external web content from within the Flip Page edition but the interaction is gated within a lightbox window.
What is a lightbox?
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Flip Page Publishing is pleased to announce that our digital edition software, specifically the HTML5 viewer, has been certified by a third party as compliant with Level A and AA of the WCAG 2.0 standards.
What is WCAG? WCAG is an acronym for ‘Web Content Accessibility Guidelines’. It is a set of standards that was developed by the World Web Consortium with the goal of delivering web-based content to users with accessibility issues. This includes, but is not limited to, the nearly 300 million visually impaired people in the world.
In a very basic sense it is not much different than TV channels that offer 'closed captioning' or a film that provides 'described video'. WCAG 2.0 standards are intended to improve the online experience for those with accessibility concerns.
How is this relevant? Most governments (federal, provincial/state, municipal/local) are working towards WCAG 2.0 compliance. All online communications, including websites, digital editions, and PDF’s have compliancy requirements.
Flip Page Publishing has also expanded our WCAG 2.0 compliancy capabilities beyond our digital editions. We now offer PDF revision to meet WCAG 2.0 standards as a value added service for partners and clients.
Need more information? Contact us!
Province of Ontario WCAG 2.0 information - http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/accessibility/info_sheets/info_comm/website.aspx
Valued clients and partners,
You may have visited the publication analytics recently and noticed things look a little different. Not a "OMG, I need a map to figure out what is going here" different but more of a "Hey, did you guys paint in here or something" different.
Well, you caught us. We have updated the interface to correspond with the changes we have made with the publisher dashboard. The update has not made any changes to the layout so you will still organize and extract data in the exact same manner - it just looks a little cleaner while doing so!
However, for convenience, we have injected the analytics into the main layout of the publisher dashboard so although the analytics will open in a new window or tab you will still have one-click access to all of the other dashboard tools.
If you have any questions regarding these changes please contact your account representative!
